Florida A&M University students were invited to an advance screening of romantic drama, Beyond the Lights, following a Q&A session with writer and director Gina Prince-Bythewood and actor Nate Parker. The movie is about a love story between two people that teaches the importance of accepting one’s authentic self. The […]
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Metropolitan Cathedral Celebrates Women’s Day
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Truth in Havana, Fla., enlightened and empowered women during their annual Women’s Day celebration Sunday. “Every time I get up to speak I have butterflies, but I feel better once I get into it,” said Minister Linda Stringer, who delivered a powerful message on “Embracing God’s […]
Source: Head coach Earl Holmes relieved of duties
Earl Holmes (FAMUAthletics) Florida A&M's head football coach Earl Holmes has been relieved of his duties, according to WANM 90.5 sources. Those sources also said defensive backs coach Corey Fuller will be named the team’s interim coach. The weekly Tuesday press conference, which Holmes participates in, along with players, was canceled […]
Modern Civil Rights Protests: Effective or a Waste of Time?
A large amount of civil rights protests have taken place in the African American community nationwide. The lack of results behind these protests may lead one to believe that modern civil rights protests are no longer effective. The last few years have been a plethora of reasons to protest injustices […]
Mister and Miss FAMU Crowned for 2014-15 year
Florida A&M University crowned Dominique James and Andre Bridges as their new Mister and Miss FAMU at the 108 Royal Coronation in Lee Hall. Former 2000-2001 Mr. FAMU, Charles Lattimore, led the ceremony introducing the Royal Court and Coronation participants. The Royal Attendants were escorted and seated onto the grand […]
FAMU’s Best Dance Crew/Pit Pandemonium
Florida A&M University kicked off homecoming week with Pit Pandemonium Basketball Pep Rally. Rattlers attended the celebration at Jake Gaither Gymnasium to prepare for the 2014 basketball season. Tyler German, one of the coordinators for this event said, “We wanted to start off with a spirit day, because that’s what […]
FAMU hosts Conference on African/Black Psychology
The Fifth National Conference on African/Black Psychology hosted at Florida A&M University’s campus began Friday. The two-day long event featured a roster of specialists who lead discussions topics that affect the black community. “We need to talk about the fact that this thug, killer, just about some money male persona […]
Six Campuses One Family
Florida A&M University welcomed Southern Scholarship Foundation ambassadors to inform students about the organization on Set Friday. What exactly is SSF? “It’s rent free housing, an education for life and community style living,” said Justin Hirsche, a senior at Florida State University and SSF ambassador. SSF was founded in 1953 […]
MyLife Program Helps Youth
Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment is devoted to improving youth’s lives at Tallahassee’s Palmer Munroe Teen Center. MY LIFE creates a fun, positive environment for 13-23 year olds that have experienced mental health issues, substance abuse, foster care and other challenges. Through the use of meetings, special events, presentations […]
Monarch Butterfly Festival Increases Concern in Butterfly Decline
This year’s annual Monarch Butterfly Festival on Saturday showed the devastating effects of the decline in the Monarch Butterfly population caused primarily by pesticides and habitat destruction. Entomologists and butterfly lovers will have to join together to protect the Monarch Butterfly and it’s migration process over the next few years. […]